On January 31, 2007, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation that funds the Appalachian Regional Commission through September 30, 2007, at roughly the fiscal year 2006 level of $64.8 million. The bill also contains a provision extending ARCís authorization until October 1, 2007. The Senate has not yet considered its version of the legislation; however, congressional leadership expects to complete work on the bill prior to the February 15 expiration of the continuing resolution currently providing funding.